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The Little Convict

1979·Movie
1h 16min

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, crime, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In old New South Wales, a new bunch of convicts arrives, including young Toby Nelson. Consigned to a Government farm, they're subjected to the cruelty of Sergeant Billy Langdon and Corporal Weazel Wesley. Toby escapes and flees into the Australian bush.
Australian Colonial EraConvict StoryAboriginal FriendshipComing-of-Age AdventureHistorical DramaUnderdog NarrativeRescue MissionFound FamilyBush Escape

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Little Convict worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Little Convict rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Little Convict?

1 h 16 min

The Little Convict runs 1 h 16 min.

Was The Little Convict a box office hit?

Budget$535,000
Box office$606,000

Roughly broke even. It cost about $535,000 to make and earned $606,000 worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is The Little Convict in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.